[Study on the role conflict and professional attitude of health center nurses]

The purpose of this study was to identify role conflict and professional attitude of Health Center nurses for health nursing administration. The data were obtained from 151 nurses of 7 Health Centers in S from July 15 to July 22 1989 using the questionnaires which consisted of 2 scales of role conflict and professional attitude. The data were analyzed by percentage, mean, t-test, ANOVA and Cronbach's alpha reliability test. The results were as follows. 1) Institutional factor had the highest mean score for the degree of role conflict. The relationship between the degree of role conflict and general characteristics was found to be statistically significant for duty position. (F = 2.61, p less than .05). 2) Professional educational level had the highest mean score for the professional attitude. The relationship between professional attitude and general characteristics was found to be statistically significant for educational background. (F = 4.91, p less than .001).